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Covid-19 Resource: Public Health Ethical Guidance For Nurses, Amy Haddad, Leonard Ortmann

Covid-19 Webinars

Nurses have numerous questions affecting their moral integrity during the COVID19 pandemic. This webinar will provide participants with an ethical framework for reflecting on and responding to challenging issues likely to evolve during the pandemic. Then, participants will have an opportunity to engage with expert presenters, in nursing and public health ethics, through a question and answer session.

Learning Outcomes:

• Describe responsibilities and priorities of individual, institutional and societal realms of ethics.
• Identify differences in ethical analysis in standard clinical decisions and public health decisions.
• Explore principles such as justice and beneficence to determine how to balance public health goods.

Social Work, Ethics And Vulnerable Groups In The Time Of Coronavirus And Covid-19, Kathleen J. Farkas, Jaroslaw Richard Romaniuk

Faculty Scholarship

The profession of social work is dedicated to the betterment of society and to the protection of marginalized and vulnerable groups. The profession’s mission is detailed in the set of seven core values: service; social justice; dignity and work of the person; importance of human relationships; integrity; and competence. Relationships between people and among groups are the primary tools of social work assessment, intervention and evaluation. In the time of coronavirus and COVID-19, there are many challenges for professional practitioners to adhere to social work’s core values as well as to maintain their own health and welfare in a time …

Covid-19: Hospital And Intensive Care Unit (Icu) Bed Capacity In The Mountain West, Ember Smith, Kaylie Pattni, Caitlin Saladino, William E. Brown

Health

Utilizing the Harvard Global Health Institute’s (HGHI) COVID-19 projections, this fact sheet examines the potential hospital and ICU bed shortages in the Mountain West region: Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada, and Utah.

2020-04-06_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places.
It contains aggregated data, self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

2020-04-06_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

2020-04-06 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Shawn Stoicu, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Hannah Groves, Rachel D. King, Estefania Montanez, Andrew S. Rowland, Orrin Myers, Kristine Tollestrup, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

NM case updates. Several NM policy and legislative actions. Federal vs. state conflict over medical supply lines. Healthcare workers sleep in cars to prevent family exposure. Same-day in-house testing at Cedars-Sinai. Debate over hydroxychloroquine Tx. Death rate differences: Germany and Italy. African innovations. Testing recommended with mild symptoms. CDC guidelines for law enforcement PPE. New WHO first responder training and CDC sign language resources. COVID-19 droplets can travel up to 27 feet. Transmission from the asymptomatic. Humidifiers help. Drug and vaccine progress.

Gwu Alumna Julia Deserio, A Teacher At Crest Middle, Still Makes Music During Isolation, Dustin George, Office Of University Communications

Gardner-Webb NewsCenter Archive

It’s been more than three weeks since the singing stopped in Julia DeSerio’s classroom at Crest Middle School, but the ever-dedicated chorus teacher is still finding ways to keep music in her students’ lives thanks to technology. DeSerio, a Gardner-Webb University alumna, has been hosting digital meetups for chorus students so her kids can still participate in music-making together. Every day at 1 p.m. DeSerio boots up her laptop and signs into a Google Hangout created specifically for her class and, using the site’s screen share feature, shares audio and lyrics for students to sing to while at home.

Tips For Communicating With Older Adults About Covid-19, Claire Pendergrast

Population Health Research Brief Series

Given the severe health risks coronavirus presents for older adults, it is critical to effectively communicate the risk. This brief describes strategies on how to effectively communicate with this population while keeping their comfort and safety in mind.

2020-04-05_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

2020-04-05 Daily Unm Global Health Covid-19 Briefing, Christophe G. Lambert, Anastasiya Nestsiarovich, Praveen Kumar, Nicolas Lauve, Hannah Groves, Rachel D. King, Estefania Montanez, Andrew S. Rowland, Douglas J. Perkins

HSC Covid 19 Briefings

Executive Summary:

Cumulatively: 624 coronavirus cases and 12 deaths in New Mexico. State to receive $1B in federal relief. Animals can be infected with coronavirus – individuals with COVID-19 should minimize contact with pets. CDC recommends everyone wear cloth face coverings in public, releases guidelines for pharmacies, and updates guidance on N95 respirator conservation. Repeat COVID-19 testing may be required for accurate incidence estimates. FDA-approved antiparasitic drug, Ivermectin, may kill the virus within 48 hours. Hydroxychloroquine evidence remains inconclusive. New drug targets identified for SARS-CoV-2.

Information Mining For Covid-19 Research From A Large Volume Of Scientific Literature, Sabber Ahamed, Manar D. Samad

Computer Science Faculty Research

The year 2020 has seen an unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic due to the outbreak of a novel strain of coronavirus in 180 countries. In a desperate effort to discover new drugs and vaccines for COVID-19, many scientists are working around the clock. Their valuable time and effort may benefit from computer-based mining of a large volume of health science literature that is a treasure trove of information. In this paper, we have developed a graph-based model using abstracts of 10,683 scientific articles to find key information on three topics: transmission, drug types, and genome research related to coronavirus. A subgraph is …

2020-04-05_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places.
It contains aggregated data, self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Gw Covid-19 Intelligence Reports: April 4, 2020, George Washington University

GW COVID-19 Intelligence Reports

No abstract provided.

2020-04-04_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

2020-04-04_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places.
It contains aggregated data, self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

2020-04-03_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places.
It contains aggregated data, self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

Gw Covid-19 Intelligence Reports: April 3, 2020, George Washington University

GW COVID-19 Intelligence Reports

No abstract provided.

2020-04-03_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

From The Desk Of Philip D. Hall, Pharm.D, Professor And Dean, April 3, 2020, Philip D. Hall

College of Pharmacy From the Dean's Desk

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Resource: Graduating During A Pandemic: Navigating The Unknown, Megan E. Pfitzinger Lippe, Sara K. Kaylor

Covid-19 Webinars

In the months ahead, nursing students around the world will be graduating and entering the professional workforce. Their final semester has transpired much differently than planned, and the future is uncertain. Participants will reflect upon their recent losses and explore mechanisms to prepare for their journey entering into professional practice. This webinar is designed for graduating nursing students or nurses who have recently entered the profession within the past year.

Objectives:

• Describe different types of grief from the perspective of nursing students approaching graduation or nurses who have recently entered professional practice
• Identify strategies for responding to loss amidst the …

Covid-19 Resource: Nursing School During A Pandemic: Navigating The Unknown, Megan E. Pfitzinger Lippe, Sara K. Kaylor

Covid-19 Webinars

Nursing students globally are facing a time of great unpredictability. "What exactly is the rest of the semester going to look like?" "When will I be able to resume my clinicals with actual patients?" "I didn't sign up for online courses, but now everything in my education is online." Nursing students will reflect on the uncertainties they are experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategies for prioritizing competing concerns will be presented to help promote continued academic success in the months ahead. This webinar is specifically designed for nursing students who will continuing their formal education after the spring 2020 semester. …

Key Notes: The Newsletter Of The Department Of Music, Georgia Southern University

School of Music: News & Publications (2017-2023)

• Music Alumnus Makes COVID-19 Face Shields
• Armstrong Music Student Performs at Forsyth Park

Brian Burg Formally Introduced As Georgia Southern Men's Basketball Coach, Georgia Southern University

Athletics: News & Publications

• Brian Burg Formally Introduced as Georgia Southern Men's Basketball Coach

Pass/No Pass Option, Katrina Carter-Tellison

Lynn Official Alerts & Responses to COVID-19

No abstract provided.

Florida Gov. Desantis’ "Safer At Home" Executive Order, Aaron Greenberg

Lynn Official Alerts & Responses to COVID-19

No abstract provided.

2020-04-02_Michiganoverview_Covidbedppe, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Michigan COVID-19 Hospital Data

The webpage was obtained from Michigan's Coronavirus Cumulative Data page, under the link Data About Places.
It contains aggregated data, self-reported by hospitals daily to the EM Resource System per MDHHS Director Robert Gordon's Emergency Order.

2020-04-02_Michiganoverview_Covidstats, Michigan Department Of Health & Human Services

Cumulative Michigan COVID-19 Data

The COVID Overview page was obtained from Michigan's main COVID-19 page: https:/www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98163-520743--,00.html. Data was compiled by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). The information was updated daily at 3p.m., with COVID-19 results included as of 10 a.m.

Note on cumulative counts: This report is provisional and subject to change. As public health investigations of individual cases continue, there will be corrections to the status and details of referred cases that result in changes to this report.
Note on the deaths: Deaths must be reported by health care providers, medical examiners/coroners, and recorded by local health departments …

Covid-19 Clinical Update 4/2/2020, George Washington University

GW Infectious Disease Updates

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne Daily, Georgia Southern University

George-Anne Media Group: Newsletters & Magazines

No abstract provided.

Covid-19 Resource: Building Bridges Of Hope Over Roaring Waters: Education During A Crisis, Megan E. Pfitzinger Lippe, Sara K. Kaylor

Covid-19 Webinars

Are you struggling with what to say to patients and families who are struggling with fears associated with the virus? This webinar is intended for all nurses, across all clinical settings. The webinar offers tips and communication skills that will help nurses lead the way in providing quality, compassionate care for those seriously ill with COVID-19 and their families

Over the past several weeks nursing education has made immediate, unprecedented shifts to online and remote instruction, leaving many educators feeling burdened, overwhelmed, and even guilty. Many have voiced sentiments of role strain related to balancing multiple "at home" challenges such …